High performance operation in an easy-to-use, compact design

• High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective pixels.
• 3X optical zoom in a compact body
• Large 2.5-inch digital interface TFT LCD screen
• The viewfinder has been built into the LCD screen allowing the use of an optical viewfinder in addition to the image provided on the LCD screen
• High quality lightweight aluminum body with comfortable handgrip.

Long battery life for extended shooting on a single battery charge

• Up to 400 photos can be taken on a single charge, based on CIPA standards for battery life measurement.
• 10% longer battery life than the previous model (EX-Z40), with a greater number of pixels and a larger display screen (EX-Z55)

Quick response thanks to high-speed design

• The camera automatically selects fixed-focus Auto Pan Focus mode for instantaneous response when the shutter is pressed rapidly.
• Direct On function for one-touch operation of either picture taking or playback modes.
• Rapid start-up allows shooting approximately 1.6 seconds* after the power is turned on.
• Images are recorded approximately 0.01 seconds* after the shutter is released.
  0.1-second high-speed playback for photo scrolling.

*with the flash off

More convenient functions

• Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead.
• Best Shot allows settings to be chosen by selecting from a collection of sample images.
• Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed until the memory is full.
• Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful.
• Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between Macro and AF modes.
• 7-point Multi-Auto Focus automatically selects the optimum focus point location.
• Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation for areas not reached by the flash.
• Icon Guide function uses a pop-up guide to help the user when switching settings.

Features for fun

• Voice recording function with playback from the camera’s speaker.
• Photostand feature allowing a slideshow of images while the camera sits in its cradle.
• Calendar function shows thumbnail images of photos taken on any specified date.
• World Time function allows the user to set the camera to the local time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world.
• Store special photos or those you don’t want others to see in your own Favorites folder.
• Create HTML albums in the camera which can be viewed directly by Web browsers.

Other features

• Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printers.
• 9.3MB internal flash memory, compatible with SD memory card / Multi Media Card (not included.)
• Menu display possible in one of 10 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
• Photo Loader software allows automatic transfer of images to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB cradle.
• Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III.